Saturday, February 12, 2011

Laughing falcon Herpetotheres cachinnans

The Laughing falcon can be found in Veracruz Mexico....  this Falcon has a far carrrying laugh and as one gets close.... its head bobs. The falcon does not soar in thermals, and is most often seen perched. Its primary diet is snakes. here a a few pics that I have taken of the Laughing Falcon.

Spring Hawkwatch  tour...Veracruz April 12-21
mexicohawkwatch@gmail.com   contact me for details.
Eyes to the sky,
David McCauley